4407.26.00.00 - White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti and Alan 🖩

This HTS classification covers specific species of tropical wood that have been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and subsequently planed, sanded, or end-jointed, with a thickness exceeding 6 mm. The designated species within this category are White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti, and Alan. These woods are characterized by their lighter coloration, distinguishing them from other "darker" or specific named tropical hardwoods found within heading 4407.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its siblings. For instance, while both 4407.25.00.00 (Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, and Meranti Bakau) and 4407.26.00.00 fall under "Of tropical wood," the latter specifically enumerates lighter-colored species, whereas the former encompasses distinct groups of red meranti and meranti bakau. Similarly, classifications for Mahogany (4407.21.00.00) or Teak (4407.23.01.00) represent entirely different tropical timber species with their own unique botanical and physical properties.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the accurate classification hinges on confirming the botanical identity of the imported wood against the specified species: White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti, and Alan, alongside the physical processing criteria outlined in the parent heading.